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Date: Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:23:10 +0000
From: sales@expressmusic.co.uk
To: Hello <hello@expressmusic.co.uk>
Subject: SG ADDRESS
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-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Deposit for Gibson SG 2014
Date: 2026-02-03 16:26
 From: Martin Budd <martin_budd@hotmail.co.uk>
To: "sales@expressmusic.co.uk" <sales@expressmusic.co.uk>

Great thanks,

Yeah of course it’s:

Martin Budd
35a Saxon Road
Selhurst
London
SE25 5EQ

Phone Number: 07506720909

If there’s a way of putting a note on the delivery then would be useful 
to say the entrance to my flat is down the lane at the right of the 
house, come in to the back garden and they’ll see my front door.

Best wishes,

Martin

> On 3 Feb 2026, at 16:09, sales@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
> 
> Perfect
> Gives us a bit more time for set up etc
> I will email over the fedex tracking info before it leaves here 
> Thursday
> Can you confirm your shipping address & mobile number for when I book 
> the shipment
> Phil
> :)
> 
>> On 2026-02-03 16:04, Martin Budd wrote:
>> Hi Phil,
>> Just sent over the payment.
>> That’s great about the strings and set-up thanks.
>> I’m out for a fair bit on Thursday so might be better to ship for
>> Friday if that’s ok?
>> Best wishes,
>> Martin
>>>> On 3 Feb 2026, at 14:39, sales@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
>>> Hi Martin
>>> Thanks for the email
>>> I have sent over the link for payment of the SG and added £10 for the 
>>> strings change / set up (should only be minor adjustments needed)
>>> We can ship tomorrow for delivery Thursday if that works  ?
>>> Phil
>>> Express Music
>>>> On 2026-02-03 13:23, Martin Budd wrote:
>>>> Hi Phil,
>>>> I’m ready to make the rest of the payment for the Gibson SG, can I 
>>>> get
>>>> a payment link please?
>>>> Also can I ask what gauge of strings it currently has on it? I’m 
>>>> quite
>>>> used to playing hybrid slinky’s 9-46 and wondering would it be
>>>> possible for the guitar to come with those strings set up on it.
>>>> Happy to pay for the strings and set-up. Just thinking it would give
>>>> me the best possible comparison playability wise to what I’m already
>>>> using.
>>>> No worries if not though.
>>>> Best wishes,
>>>> Martin
>>>>>> On 22 Jan 2026, at 19:27, Martin Budd <martin_budd@hotmail.co.uk> 
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>> Amazing thanks!
>>>>> Best wishes,
>>>>> Martin
>>>>>> On 22 Jan 2026, at 18:45, sales@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
>>>>>> Hi
>>>>>> Yes includes 120th anniversary inlay
>>>>>> All images attached
>>>>>> Phil :)
>>>>>> -------- Original Message --------
>>>>>> Subject: Re: Deposit for Gibson SG 2014
>>>>>> Date: 2026-01-22 13:56
>>>>>> From: sales@expressmusic.co.uk
>>>>>> To: Martin Budd <martin_budd@hotmail.co.uk>
>>>>>> Hi Martin
>>>>>> This is a standard 43mm nut width, traditional 12" fingerboard 
>>>>>> radius
>>>>>> and medium jumbo fret wire
>>>>>> I would describe the neck shape as 60s taper, soft D (no idea if 
>>>>>> that
>>>>>> actually correct though...)
>>>>>> Copy of the spec from Gibson below ....
>>>>>> Let me know if you have any further questions
>>>>>> Phil
>>>>>> :)
>>>>>> Brand    Gibson
>>>>>> Model    SG Standard 120
>>>>>> Finish    Heritage Cherry
>>>>>> Categories    Solid Body
>>>>>> Year    2014
>>>>>> Made In    United States
>>>>>> Fretboard Material    Rosewood
>>>>>> Body Material    Mahogany
>>>>>> Neck Construction    Set-Neck
>>>>>> Body Shape    Double Cutaway
>>>>>> Right / Left Handed    Right Handed
>>>>>> Number of Strings    6-String
>>>>>> Model Sub-Family    Gibson SG Standard
>>>>>> Neck Material    Mahogany
>>>>>> Wood Top Style    Plain
>>>>>> Color Family    Red
>>>>>> Finish Style    Gloss
>>>>>> Body Type    Solid Body
>>>>>> Bridge/Tailpiece Type    Stop-Bar
>>>>>> Pickup Configuration    HH
>>>>>> Scale Length    24.75"
>>>>>> Model Family    Gibson SG
>>>>>> Number of Frets    22
>>>>>>>> On 2026-01-22 12:47, Martin Budd wrote:
>>>>>>> Hi Phil,
>>>>>>> I’ve just been made aware the some of the 2014 SG’s had the 
>>>>>>> Min-Etune
>>>>>>> system on them. Does this guitar have that? I know a lot of 
>>>>>>> people
>>>>>>> removed them as they didn’t perform well at tuning.
>>>>>>> Does that also mean the neck profile is a bit different from a 
>>>>>>> typical
>>>>>>> SG?
>>>>>>> Best wishes,
>>>>>>> Martin
>>>>>>>> On 21 Jan 2026, at 13:26, Martin Budd 
>>>>>>>> <martin_budd@hotmail.co.uk>
>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>> No worries. Thanks
>>>>>>>> Best wishes,
>>>>>>>> Martin
>>>>>>>>> On 21 Jan 2026, at 13:25, sales@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Hi Martin
>>>>>>>>> Thanks for the email
>>>>>>>>> We do take guitars in px but generally stick to retro stuff 
>>>>>>>>> (fenders
>>>>>>>>> gibsons etc)
>>>>>>>>> Stick them on reverb and Im sure they will move quickly if 
>>>>>>>>> priced
>>>>>>>>> right ....
>>>>>>>>> Phil
>>>>>>>>>>> On 2026-01-21 10:28, Martin Budd wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> Hi Phil,
>>>>>>>>>> Just wondering if you take part exchange on purchases for 
>>>>>>>>>> guitars
>>>>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>>>>> if you do would a Yamaha Line 6 JTV-59 and Shuriken Variax 
>>>>>>>>>> guitars
>>>>>>>>>> be
>>>>>>>>>> of any interest to you?
>>>>>>>>>> No worries if not, happy to seek those privately but the 
>>>>>>>>>> thought
>>>>>>>>>> popped in my head that this might be an option.
>>>>>>>>>> Best wishes,
>>>>>>>>>> Martin
>>>>>>>>>>>> On 10 Jan 2026, at 14:09, sales@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Martin
>>>>>>>>>>> Payment received and guitar removed from sale
>>>>>>>>>>> Let us know when your ready to pay the balance
>>>>>>>>>>> Phil
>>>>>>>>>>> :)
>>>>>>>>>>>> On 2026-01-10 11:57, sales@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Martin
>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks for the email
>>>>>>>>>>>> I will send over the payment link for the deposit now
>>>>>>>>>>>> Standard deposit is valid for 30 days if thats ok ?
>>>>>>>>>>>> Phil
>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>>>>>>>> I spoke with someone on the phone the other day (sorry I 
>>>>>>>>>>>> can’t
>>>>>>>>>>>> remember
>>>>>>>>>>>> their name!).
>>>>>>>>>>>> They said I could put down a £100 deposit down on the Pre 
>>>>>>>>>>>> Owned
>>>>>>>>>>>> Gibson
>>>>>>>>>>>> 2014 SG Standard 120th Anniversary - Heritage Cherry Inc. 
>>>>>>>>>>>> Case to
>>>>>>>>>>>> hold
>>>>>>>>>>>> it whilst I sort out my funds to pay.
>>>>>>>>>>>> I would like to go ahead with this please could I get a link 
>>>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>>>> pay this
>>>>>>>>>>>> deposit. Thanks.
>>>>>>>>>>>> Best wishes,
>>>>>>>>>>>> Martin
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